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| + | The [[American]] '''M213 Predator tank''' is a light tank or tankette design that evolved due to the increased need to operate armored fighting vehicles in difficult terrain and urban theaters combined with a general decline of heavy armor in favour of lighter, more mobile and versatile combat units, at the beginning of the 21st century. | ||
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Revision as of 14:58, 30 September 2007
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| M213 Predator | |
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| Type | Light tank / Tankette |
| Place of origin | United States of America |
| General characteristics | |
| Crew | 2 (commander / gunner, driver) |
| Length | 3.4 meters |
| Width | 1.9 meters |
| Height | 1.9 meters |
| Weight | 4 tons |
| Armor and Protection | |
| Armor | 116mm |
| NBC Protection | Self-Sealing Clean-Cooled Air System with dual charcoal filtration backup |
| Active Protection | - |
| Armament | |
| Main armament | 90mm Cannon |
| Secondary armament | - |
| Mobility | |
| Power plant | |
| Transmission | |
| Suspension | Torsion Bar |
| Max speed | 78 mph / 125 kph |
| Range | 234 miles |
The American M213 Predator tank is a light tank or tankette design that evolved due to the increased need to operate armored fighting vehicles in difficult terrain and urban theaters combined with a general decline of heavy armor in favour of lighter, more mobile and versatile combat units, at the beginning of the 21st century.
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